About Haggard Law Firm
Founded in 1972, The Haggard Law Firm is a personal injury firm with offices in Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, dedicated to representing people who have been seriously injured or killed through the fault of others. The firm emphasizes building strong attorney-client relationships founded on mutual honesty, trust, and teamwork to achieve the best results for their clients. Led by Managing Partner Michael Haggard, their attorneys bring more than 125 combined years of trial law experience to each case, representing both injured individuals and those left behind after wrongful deaths.
The Haggard Law Firm takes a client-centered approach, aggressively representing clients while maintaining high ethical standards of professional representation and civility in the practice of law. Clients frequently describe the firm as "professional, honest, kind, caring, and compassionate," with many noting they felt like family during their legal proceedings. The firm's stated mission is simple: “Justice!” They commit to using their resources, experience, and skills to handle complex civil matters, and after obtaining justice in the courtroom, they often work to enact laws preventing similar tragedies.
Services
The Haggard Law Firm specializes in the following practice areas:
Personal Injury Law
Catastrophic Injury Litigation
Negligent Security Litigation
Premises Liability Litigation
Drowning & Near Drowning Lawsuits
Cruise Ship Injury Cases
Crime Victim Civil Litigation
Product Liability
Automobile Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Wrongful Death
Strengths
More than 125 combined years of trial law experience among their attorneys
Distinguished "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell Directory, representing the highest obtainable rating based on peer evaluations
Specialized expertise in high-profile negligent security cases, with Michael Haggard having litigated hundreds of such cases
Strong advocacy beyond the courtroom, working with legislators to enact laws that prevent similar tragedies
Exceptional client service with numerous testimonials praising their support, communication, and compassionate approach
Extensive community involvement through board positions with organizations like the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and National Crime Victim Bar Association
Weaknesses
The firm acknowledges that "prospective clients may not obtain similar results" to the high-value settlements and verdicts featured in their marketing materials
The firm size of 11-20 attorneys may be smaller than some competing South Florida personal injury firms, potentially limiting capacity
While they have multiple office locations, their primary presence is in Coral Gables, which may limit geographic convenience for clients in other parts of South Florida
Summary
The Haggard Law Firm is a well-established personal injury firm in South Florida with over 50 years of experience. Led by Managing Partner Michael Haggard, they've built a strong reputation for handling complex cases and securing significant settlements, particularly in negligent security, wrongful death, and premises liability matters.
While they may be smaller than some competing firms and appropriately caution that past results don't guarantee future outcomes, their client-centered approach and extensive trial experience make them a notable choice for personal injury representation in South Florida. Their commitment to both obtaining justice for clients and advocating for systemic change demonstrates a holistic approach to addressing client needs beyond just financial compensation.